Wharfedale Crystal 4.C is a 2-way Passive Bass Reflex Center Channel speaker by Wharfedale. It was released in 2020. Center channel speaker is an important component of a home theater system set-up as it delivers the listener significant part of the on-screen dialogue from your television. It features a 1" Soft-Dome Tweeter and 2 x 5" Woven Kevlar Woofer.
The Crystal 4 centre: two 125 mm woven Kevlar drivers around a 25 mm soft dome, and the only magnetically shielded model in the range.
The speaker has a frequency range of 70-20k Hz and a sensitivity of 89 dB. Wharfedale Crystal 4.C has an MSRP of 249$.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Wharfedale Crystal 4.C is a crucial factor in your decision. We have assessed its suitability for various room sizes based on its dimensions and maximum power output:
| Listening Environment* |
Suitability |
| Near-field | Poor |
| Small Room | Average |
| Mid-size Room | Good |
| Large Room | Average |
| Very Large Room | Poor |
(* Approximate Room sizes: Small < 100sq. ft / 9 m2, Mid-size: 100-220 sq. ft / 9-20 m2, Large 220-400 sq. ft / 20-36 m2, Very Large: > 400 sq. ft / 36 m2.
Average Floor Height: 9" / 2.7m. Typical room sizes differ from country to country, and the actual listening experience changes depending on floor height, room shape, surface materials, listening position, speaker locations, etc.)
Wharfedale's Crystal Series of Loudspeakers
Crystal 4.C is a member of Wharfedale's Crystal series of Passive speakers. The Crystal range are Wharfedale's affordable entry-level speakers. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
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Wharfedale Crystal Series Speakers
Wharfedale Crystal Series Speakers
Frequency Response of the Wharfedale Crystal 4.C Speaker
Wharfedale Crystal 4.C has a Frequency response range of 70-20k Hz and Power Range of 25-100 watts.
Here we have a comparison of how Crystal 4.C's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Center Channel Speakers
Crossover frequency of the Wharfedale Crystal 4.C?
The crossover frequency of the Crystal 4.C is set to 2400Hz. This is the threshold frequency where the higher frequency signals over this level are sent to the tweeter and the lower-frequency signals are sent to the woofer by the crossover component.
Impedance and Sensitivity
Wharfedale Crystal 4.C's nominal impedance level is
8 ohms but can go down to as low as
4.2 ohms, and has a sensitivity of
89 dB.
Sensitivity
Center Channel Speakers
8 Ohms is pretty much the standard nominal impedance amongst stereo speakers and amplifiers so Wharfedale Crystal 4.C is not considered a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
89dB of the Wharfedale Crystal 4.C is an average sensitivity for stereo speaker so it is neither easy nor difficult to drive Sensitivity wise. Work out how loud the Wharfedale Crystal 4.C plays in your room →
Minimum Impedance of the Wharfedale Crystal 4.C
Even though the nominal impedance of the Crystal 4.C is 8 ohms, the minimum impedance level of this speaker according to Wharfedale is 4.2 ohms Wharfedale Crystal 4.C so while choosing an amplifier, you should ideally check if the unit you are considering can provide this impedance level.
What amplifier does the Wharfedale Crystal 4.C need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
9.5–100 W
per channel into 8 ohms.
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Input Type
Crystal 4.C has Binding post type connectors and lets bi-amping/bi-wiring. Bi-wiring can enhance the overall transparency of your loudspeakers by using separate speaker wires for the low and high-frequency drivers from a single amplifier. Bi-amping, on the other hand, involves using separate amplifiers for the high and low-frequency drivers, potentially resulting in a greater dynamic range and reduced distortion.
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Wharfedale Crystal 4.C External Dimensions and Weight
Wharfedale Crystal 4.C has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 6-3/4 x 16-5/16 x 7-15/16inch (172.0 x 415.0 x 202.0mm ).
Base Surface Area
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base area of Wharfedale Crystal 4.C is approximately 838.3cm2 / 129.9inch2.
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WeightThe Wharfedale Crystal 4.C weighs 6.80kg / 15lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how Crystal 4.C's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Center Channel Speakers
Weight
Center Channel Speakers under $300
Cabinet type and Materials
Wharfedale Crystal 4.C has a
Bass Reflex type cabinet. Bass Reflex type loudspeakers (aka Ported, Vented or Reflex Port) have enclosures that uses a port, hole or vent cut into the cabinet. Ported designs are generally more efficient than the Sealed designs.
Port Position
Wharfedale Crystal 4.C is a rear-firing port speaker so you have to make sure you leave enough space between the back of the speaker and wall or bookshelf so that it has room to breathe.
Does the Wharfedale Crystal 4.C come with a Grille?
Crystal 4.C comes with grilles. The purpose of the grille is to protect the delicate driver elements from external impacts while still allowing the sound to pass as clearly as possible.
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Wharfedale Crystal 4.C.
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Wharfedale Crystal 4.C speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Wharfedale Crystal 4.C
Warranty
5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.